Patriot Viper Elite II 16 GB (2x8GB DDR4-2666)

The Patriot Viper Elite II 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR4 on board. It is specced for 2666 MT/s with a CAS latency of 16, working out to a true latency of about 12ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. As a mid-range DDR4 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

16GB gives you enough headroom for modern AAA titles; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns. At $96.99 it sits in the mid-range memory kit bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.